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Land reclamation application in the Port of Durban

Public comment window open on TNPA's proposed Durban port land reclamation

Friday, April 10, 2026 0 1265

SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority is seeking approval to reclaim 22.4 hectares of land within the Port of Durban between the existing Point multi-purpose terminal quay wall and a proposed new Point Container Terminal quay wall.

Friday, April 10, 2026 0 656

NIGERIA: The Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) has demonstrated its effectiveness as a neutral dispute resolution body, recently mediating two high-stakes maritime disputes in contested storage charges. In both cases, structured mediation delivered substantial financial concessions for the aggrieved parties and averted what could have become...

RTG delivery to boost port efficiency

GHANA: Meridian Port Services Ltd (MPS) has taken delivery of a large order of 16 electric Rubber Tyred Gantry cranes at Tema Port in an ongoing...

Offshore discovery will fast-track development

EGYPT: BP has announced that the discovery of a significant gas and condensate discovery offshore Egypt will likely lead to decisions to...

Japan confirms commitment to deliver new HQ for Marine Police

SEYCHELLES: The construction of the new Marine Police Headquarters at Île Perseverance is on schedule to be completed in June 2026, in time for...

Traffic flow restored as bulk carrier refloated

EGYPT: The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has confirmed the successful refloating of the bulk carrier, Xin Tain Yuan after it grounded due to a...

Pilchard punches above its weight in pricing

SOUTH AFRICA: According to information included in the Competition Commission’s second Cost of Living (Col) released yesterday, the humble...

Possible fuel surcharge on hold for now

SOUTH AFRICA: The Off Port Limits Association South Africa (OPLASA) has confirmed that they are monitoring the current market conditions through...

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